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Ms. Toad

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11. I highly recommend it.
Thu Dec 5, 2024, 05:42 PM
Dec 2024

I did darkroom work in the 70s by the seat of my pants - this looks like about 15 seconds . . . oops, guess I was wrong.

The first course taught me a methodical process for determining which filter to use and exposure time, so I wasted far less time (and paper). The second darkroom class taught me your to use split filtering (exposing with one filter for the highlights and a second for shadows), which creates a much richer range of tones. (A lot of these were printed using a single test strip - something I never managed using a single filter).

I've also used new-fangled things called digital cameras and photoshop (photo III and commercial). I had to take classes out of order, since COVID decimated a lot of studio disciplines. I took photo I in fall 2022. This semester is the first time they have offered photo II since then. More bodies in the classes will help keep them going!

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These are nice, the phone images show minor imperfections due to its camera Shellback Squid Dec 2024 #1
The camera is a Nikkormat from the 70s. Ms. Toad Dec 2024 #3
I'm very familiar with both, the 105 is a great portrait lens too Shellback Squid Dec 2024 #8
I like those! 2naSalit Dec 2024 #2
I'm expecting 100% Ms. Toad Dec 2024 #4
Valid points... 2naSalit Dec 2024 #5
The new lens took a bit of getting used to. Ms. Toad Dec 2024 #6
Ooh ouch... 2naSalit Dec 2024 #7
I load my own film Ms. Toad Dec 2024 #13
I enjoyed looking at these. 3catwoman3 Dec 2024 #9
Thank you! Ms. Toad Dec 2024 #12
GMTA! 3catwoman3 Dec 2024 #16
There is a new invention called "color film" - just kidding- these are wonderful Redleg Dec 2024 #10
I highly recommend it. Ms. Toad Dec 2024 #11
Nice blacks - Nigrum Cattus Dec 2024 #14
Thank you. Ms. Toad Dec 2024 #15
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